What is GeoNET?
GeoNET is an open-source desktop application for geographic network analysis. Developed by CHAMP (Center for Health Assessment, Monitoring, and Policy), GeoNET provides tools for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing spatial networks such as transportation, infrastructure, and utility systems.
With GeoNET, users can import existing GIS network datasets, or create new network models from scratch. Key features of the software include:
- Network partitioning tools for dividing large networks into sectors and zones
- Advanced network routing algorithms such as Dijkstra's shortest path
- Service area and catchment analysis based on travel time or distance
- Integrated OR database for managing network attributes and connectivity
- Custom network analysis tools and scripting interface
- 2D and 3D network visualization with interactive layouts
GeoNET provides an accessible framework for representing and evaluating real-world spatial networks across a variety of disciplines. The open-source codebase enables customization and development of new algorithms as needed. Output and analysis results can be exported to common GIS formats for further spatial analysis and mapping.
With its focus on applied network analysis tools, GeoNET serves as a valuable solution for transportation planning, logistics, public services provisioning, infrastructure management, and other applications involving networked geography.
Google Maps, Waze, MAPS.ME, OsmAnd, HERE WeGo, Organic Maps, Sygic GPS Navigation, Apple Maps, iCoyote, Yandex Maps, 2GIS, Magic Earth are some alternatives to GeoNET.